The 22 ft-lb figure would be great for 5/16 bolts but these are 1/4-28. 22 is about twice what they should go to according to comparable fasteners on the car and online "general" guides of torque by fastener size.
Ideally, I would like to have the thrusts that would give me .004" axial float but I am too lazy to set up my mill to dress off .002". While we are on the subject, what are your feelings about pinning the thrust bearings on a 1500?
Regardless, don't be jealous of my finally working on this engine. Remember my machinist was so backed up with work it took 3 months for me to get the parts back from him! I really want to get this engine/car done so I can give it back to my son and get my Civic back from him. Once I have the Civic back I'll be ready to start working on my daily driver Accord's suspension.
Doug L.
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: I'm coming up with 22 lbs on the clutch
: bolts, but it doesn't specify the
: recessed flywheel and 1/4 hex bolts as
: you have. I don't torque to a spec on clutches
: unless it is an alloy wheel &
: racing clutch. I tighten by feel, I
: guess it's a mechanics thing.
: Your .006 on crank end float is OK too.
: That's my max # that I will go with on
: a street engine, I set up race engines
: a little tighter.
: I'm jealous, I have 2 of my own engines
: on the bench right now that I want to
: be doing,
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